Gianfranco Zola will look to build on last weekend's point against Arsenal when he takes his side to the Stadium of Light. Without a victory since the opening day of the season, West Ham find themselves in the bottom three as the off-pitch troubles that have dogged them since last year continue to unsettle the club. Steve Bruce's return to Birmingham ended in disappointment for the Sunderland manager and he will be hoping that Darren Bent, who missed the Carling Cup exit in midweek, will return as they go in search of a fifth consecutive home win. Chris Bell